The Confidence Code
Confidence
Overcome the confidence gap
from The Confidence Code: The Science and Art of Self-Assurance ā What Women Should Know by Katty Kay & Claire Shipman
How to Apply This
- Recognize the impact of the confidence gap. Acknowledge that societal and cultural factors have contributed to a confidence gap for women and understand how it affects your own behavior.
- Challenge negative stereotypes. List down the negative stereotypes about women. Then, brainstorm ways to challenge them. Use these stereotypes as your motivation to push past them.
- Take chances without the fear of making mistakes.
Trying something new and making mistakes is the only way to learn and grow. So instead of fearing mistakes, learn to be kind to yourself and acknowledge that everyone makes them. Treat yourself with the same kindness and understanding that you would offer a friend. - Embrace failure as part of the learning process.
Instead of fearing failure, embrace it as an opportunity to learn and grow. - Have faith in yourself.
Believe in yourself and your abilities, and don't let anyone tell you otherwise. - Focus on progress, not perfection. Instead of striving for perfection, focus on making progress and taking steps toward your goals.
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